Qullamaggie Momentum
Named after Kristjan Qullamaggie. Looks for liquid US stocks consolidating after a strong rally — strong relative-strength rank, tight price action near short-term EMAs, and recognisable setup patterns.
Why traders consider QM Screener instead of MarketSurge
- Six published methodologies pre-implemented — including the Minervini trend template and Qullamaggie momentum.
- End-of-day refresh on the full US equity universe with auditable filter values.
- One-click TradingView watchlist export.
- $5 per month or $42 per year, both with a 7-day free trial.
QM Screener vs MarketSurge — at a glance
A high-level comparison. Both tools serve momentum-focused US-equity traders; the difference is in scope, workflow, and price.
| QM Screener | MarketSurge | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Six published momentum/trend screens | IBD methodology platform (CAN SLIM, RS Rating, IBD lists) |
| Methodologies baked in | Qullamaggie, Minervini trend template, VCP, EP, gappers, Webster | CAN SLIM, RS Rating, proprietary IBD scoring |
| Charting & fundamentals | Not included — TradingView export instead | Built-in charts and IBD fundamentals |
| Refresh cadence | Daily after the US close | Daily / intraday |
| TradingView export | Yes — one-click watchlist | Proprietary |
| Pricing tier | $5 / month · $42 / year | Premium subscription |
What QM Screener does
QM Screener runs six well-known momentum strategies against the full US equity market every trading day, then surfaces the names that pass each strategy's filters in one dashboard.
It's built for traders who want a daily watchlist generator without rebuilding scans by hand. Every passing ticker is shown alongside the actual values that satisfied the filter, so results are auditable rather than opaque.
Minervini Trend Template
Mark Minervini's 8-point trend template — price above the 150 and 200 SMA, both averages trending up, the stock within reach of its 52-week high, and a top-tier RS rank.
Volatility Contraction Pattern
The VCP setup popularised by Minervini: a series of progressively tighter pullbacks on declining volume, often a precursor to a breakout.
Gappers
Stocks gapping up at the open on above-average volume while already in an established uptrend — a classic momentum-trader entry signal.
Mike Webster · Swing Trading
A proxy implementation of Mike Webster's swing-trading criteria from public sources. Not the curated list; useful as a directional starting filter.
Mike Webster · Recession Proof
A proxy implementation of Webster's recession-proof criteria — names that have shown relative resilience in down markets.
Pricing
Start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Monthly
$5 / month
Billed monthly after a 7-day free trial.
- All six momentum screens
- Refreshed every trading day
- Filter, sort, and export results
- Full historical results in JSON
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Annual
$42 / year
$3.50/month, billed yearly. 7-day free trial.
- Everything in Monthly
- Two months free vs. monthly billing
- One charge per year
- Cancel anytime
MarketSurge alternative — FAQ
Is QM Screener a MarketSurge alternative?
For traders whose main use of MarketSurge is the screening workflow — particularly Minervini-style trend templates and momentum leaders — QM Screener is a focused, lower-priced option. QM Screener does not replicate IBD's proprietary RS Rating or IBD curated lists; if those are central to your workflow, MarketSurge is the better fit.
Does QM Screener include IBD's RS Rating or CAN SLIM scoring?
No. QM Screener uses standard momentum and trend metrics (returns, ADR, moving averages, breakout patterns) drawn from the published Qullamaggie, Minervini, and VCP methodologies, not IBD's proprietary scoring.
How does QM Screener handle the Minervini trend template?
It is one of the six screens. The standard 8-point trend template is applied across the full US equity universe daily, and each passing ticker shows the actual price, moving-average, and 52-week-high values that satisfied the filter.
How much does QM Screener cost compared to MarketSurge?
QM Screener is $5 per month or $42 per year after a 7-day free trial. MarketSurge's subscription is materially more expensive.
MarketSurge, MarketSmith, IBD, CAN SLIM, and Relative Strength Rating are trademarks of their respective owners. QM Screener is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Investor's Business Daily.